Three of the eight illegal immigrants who recently escaped the Department of Immigration detention facility have been recaptured. This is according to the Immigration Department who made the disclosure in a media release on Monday. The men are Milson Catul, Slovans Semaus, Hermosa Raul. The department stated, “Three detainees who escaped the Department of Immigration … Continued
At 5:00 pm on Saturday, 19th March 2022 a candlelight vigil will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Park II (QEII Park). The Justice for Jaimez Committee along with other supporters will host this event under the theme “Voices Against Gun Violence”. Approximately 26 persons fell victims to gun violence in the Territory of the … Continued
As the international unrest between Russia and Ukraine continues. Virgin Islands Businessman, Attorney and former Education Minister Myron V Walwyn took to social media expressing his thoughts on the situation and its impact on the Virgin Islands. Walwyn began by saying, “The Russian/Ukraine conflict will have implications on food supply and fuel well into 2023 … Continued
In another Facebook post, vocal 7th District Community Youth leader Kevon S Lettsome weighed in on the recent announcement by the Government of the Virgin Islands to create a task Force to target the price gouging which the territory is already experiencing. Amidst the increase of prices in fuel and goods both globally and locally, … Continued
On Friday afternoon during rush hour, several reports were made of a woman being struck down at Waterfront, Road Town. Since this news, several eye witnesses have expressed concern at the alleged wait time that the woman endured before emergency medical technicians arrived at the scene. Subsequently, the BVI Health Services Authority has issued an … Continued
In an official press release the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force announced the promotion of 13 of its officers. Some to sergeants, inspectors and one to the chief inspector rank, as a result of the promotional exercise process that was held in 2021. The promotions are as follows: Israel Sergeant was promoted to rank of … Continued
On Friday March 11th, 2022 owners of OneMart Superstore opened a new store in Baughers Bay in the 6th District, bringing convenient shopping to the very large community. Present at the opening was Hon. Premier Andrew Fahie, Hon. Alvera Maduro-Cains, Hon. Shereen Flax-Charles along with other legislators, 1st Caribbean Bank officials and a number of … Continued
Top local sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite inked his name in BVI athletics history once again to become the only local athlete to secure two medals at the NCAA Indoor Championships and the only local male athlete to secure a podium finish at the NCAA level. This was achieved after his silver medal performance in the final … Continued
Amidst the increase of prices in fuel and goods both globally and locally, the government of the Virgin Islands has launched a task force to investigate various businesses to ensure price gouging isn’t occurring in the territory. This was announced by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew Fahie during special press briefing on Sunday … Continued
Last evening after 12midnight, Virgin Islander Ms. Sylvanna Charles took home the crown for the 2022 Miss Plus World Pageant which was held in Houston Texas at the Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental. The Pageant was held from March 9th-12th, 2022. Charles was not only a finalist but also won the Cover Girl … Continued
